LRD PRENTICE RD
Carrying LRD PRENTICE RD over DOUGLAS CREEK
2.6M S JCT STH 13, Price, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LRD PRENTICE RD
The LRD PRENTICE RD bridge in Price, Wisconsin carries LRD PRENTICE RD over DOUGLAS CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 89 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LRD PRENTICE RD compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 89 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P50008000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
LRD PRENTICE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LRD PRENTICE RD against other structures in Price and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LRD PRENTICE RD?
LRD PRENTICE RD in Price, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LRD PRENTICE RD inspected?
LRD PRENTICE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 89 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD PRENTICE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LRD PRENTICE RD?
LRD PRENTICE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LRD PRENTICE RD?
LRD PRENTICE RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is LRD PRENTICE RD and does age affect safety?
LRD PRENTICE RD was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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